Essays about: "relief theory"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 45 essays containing the words relief theory.

  1. 11. Private firms using production change for a good cause : A qualitative study of Swedish private firms in humanitarian logistics

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Viktor Snell; Björn Bergman; [2021]
    Keywords : Humanitarian logistics; production change; private firms; COVID-19; disaster relief;

    Abstract : Humanitarian logistics is an emerging phenomenon which have been increasingly recognized due to the increase of disasters, where little is still known about the role of companies operating in the private sector for this phenomenon. Furthermore, it is assumed that both natural and man-made disasters will increase in both the occurrence and the effect in the future, which enforces the need for practices and theories to deal with them more effectively. READ MORE

  3. 12. STRAIN, COPING AND VIOLENCE IN THE CASE OF ELLIOT RODGER : A QUALITATIVE CONTENT ANALYSIS

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

    Author : Irina Zetterqvist; [2021]
    Keywords : anger; content analysis; coping strategies; mass shootings; strain; violence;

    Abstract : Elliot Rodger, a 22-year-old student, carried out the Day of Retribution in Isla Vista, California, leaving six dead and fourteen wounded, before taking his own life. There here have been numerous attempts to explain his behavior including claims of him having features of autism spectrum disorder, traits of psychopathy and psychotic symptoms, narcissism, depression, fragile masculinity, and deviant sexual fantasies. READ MORE

  4. 13. Emotional reactions to climate change and associated coping strategies: a grounded theory study on graduate students of sustainability-related programmes

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Uppsala centrum för hållbar utveckling, CSD Uppsala

    Author : Uladzislau Zubkevich; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Emotions; Coping strategies; Climate change; Students; Grounded theory;

    Abstract : Climate change is happening. Yet this phenomenon does not only concern the environment, but also has various notable and important psychological implications for individuals in particular and society in general. READ MORE

  5. 14. Part-time Humanitarians : International volunteers in the humanitarian response to the 'European refugee crisis' in Greece

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Carolin Jarmusch; [2019]
    Keywords : European Refugee Crisis; Greece; Functional Theory of Motivation; Volunteer Motivations; Volunteer Challenges;

    Abstract : Focusing on the case study of the so-called ‘European refugee crisis’ in Greece since 2015, the research highlights new insights into the motivations, experiences, and challenges of international volunteers in humanitarian relief operations. Unlike previous analyses on volunteer motivations, this study’s analytical framework is built on a combination of the functional (psychological) and symbolic (sociological) approach to the theory of motivation. READ MORE

  6. 15. Biggest Effect on Attrition Among Enlisted U.S Marines : A qualitative field study 

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Sara Fresker; [2019]
    Keywords : United States Marine Corps; Attrition; Reenlistment; Dissatisfaction; Rational Choice; Amerikanska Marinkåren; Militär Separation; Missnöje; Rationellt val;

    Abstract : The military has an important role in peace and development work. Having skilled, experienced and knowledgeable personnel on peace-promoting missions abroad is crucial to ensure the missions success. A consequence of attrition is that military organizations lose valuable skills, experiences and qualities of service members. READ MORE